However, of Lee's entry to the soap, she revealed: "Lee text me a year ago now saying, 'I'm in talks with EastEnders, what do you think?' I said, 'Yeah, it'd be great for you.'

"And yeah, he did mention about bringing my character back as his girlfriend."

Earlier this month, Louisa teased a possible return for Ruby, telling Lorraine: "I'm not dead. I left in the back of a taxi. I could go back, but there are no family members so that could be an issue."